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    <title>The Rugby Bunker</title>
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    <description>The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Times). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Times). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Geoff Parling for coach of the year? Plus, France-England for the Women's Six Nations title | TRB</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charlie Morgan (The Times) to discuss Leicester's playoff push and why Geoff Parling should be named coach of the year, before looking at this weekend's PREM fixtures and trying to find an upset.

Then Fiona Tomas (The Telegraph) joins to break down the Women's Six Nations and discuss Sunday's title decider in Bordeaux between France and England.

01:39 Charlie's thoughts on Leicester-Northampton, why Geoff Parling should win coach of the year

17:28 The Champ, with Charlie going to Richmond-London Scottish

22:56 This weekend's PREM matches

29:38 Fi joins to discuss the Women's Six Nations

43:23 Would a loss, strangely, help England?


Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

Fiona's work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/f/ff-fj/fiona-tomas/


#rugbyunion  #rugbyanalysis  #rugby  #rugbynews  #leicestertigers #premrugby #womenssixnations #englandrugby #francerugby 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charlie Morgan (The Times) to discuss Leicester's playoff push and why Geoff Parling should be named coach of the year, before looking at this weekend's PREM fixtures and trying to find an upset.

Then Fiona Tomas (The Telegraph) joins to break down the Women's Six Nations and discuss Sunday's title decider in Bordeaux between France and England.

01:39 Charlie's thoughts on Leicester-Northampton, why Geoff Parling should win coach of the year

17:28 The Champ, with Charlie going to Richmond-London Scottish

22:56 This weekend's PREM matches

29:38 Fi joins to discuss the Women's Six Nations

43:23 Would a loss, strangely, help England?


Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

Fiona's work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/f/ff-fj/fiona-tomas/


#rugbyunion  #rugbyanalysis  #rugby  #rugbynews  #leicestertigers #premrugby #womenssixnations #englandrugby #francerugby 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charlie Morgan (The Times) to discuss Leicester's playoff push and why Geoff Parling should be named coach of the year, before looking at this weekend's PREM fixtures and trying to find an upset.</p>
<p>Then Fiona Tomas (The Telegraph) joins to break down the Women's Six Nations and discuss Sunday's title decider in Bordeaux between France and England.</p>
<p>01:39 Charlie's thoughts on Leicester-Northampton, why Geoff Parling should win coach of the year</p>
<p>17:28 The Champ, with Charlie going to Richmond-London Scottish</p>
<p>22:56 This weekend's PREM matches</p>
<p>29:38 Fi joins to discuss the Women's Six Nations</p>
<p>43:23 Would a loss, strangely, help England?</p>
<p>
Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/</p>
<p>Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read</p>
<p>Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan</p>
<p>Fiona's work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/f/ff-fj/fiona-tomas/</p>
<p>
#rugbyunion  #rugbyanalysis  #rugby  #rugbynews  #leicestertigers #premrugby #womenssixnations #englandrugby #francerugby </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Billy Vunipola interview: I won't play for Tonga and I'm proud to be English | The Rugby Bunker</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) speaks with Billy Vunipola in an exclusive interview about the former England's number eight's successful spell with Montpellier, why he won't play for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup, and the build-up to his arrest in Mallorca two years ago and how it changed him.

02:39 Life at Montpellier
12:16 What led to his arrest in Mallorca
34:50 Playing for Tonga?

Read the interview in The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/vunipola-i-will-never-switch-to-play-for-tonga-i-am-not-afraid-to-say-im-english
Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

#rugby #rugbyanalysis #rugbyunion #billyvunipola #englandrugby #tongarugby #rugbyworldcup
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 06:18:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) speaks with Billy Vunipola in an exclusive interview about the former England's number eight's successful spell with Montpellier, why he won't play for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup, and the build-up to his arrest in Mallorca two years ago and how it changed him.

02:39 Life at Montpellier
12:16 What led to his arrest in Mallorca
34:50 Playing for Tonga?

Read the interview in The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/vunipola-i-will-never-switch-to-play-for-tonga-i-am-not-afraid-to-say-im-english
Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

#rugby #rugbyanalysis #rugbyunion #billyvunipola #englandrugby #tongarugby #rugbyworldcup
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) speaks with Billy Vunipola in an exclusive interview about the former England's number eight's successful spell with Montpellier, why he won't play for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup, and the build-up to his arrest in Mallorca two years ago and how it changed him.

02:39 Life at Montpellier
12:16 What led to his arrest in Mallorca
34:50 Playing for Tonga?

Read the interview in The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/vunipola-i-will-never-switch-to-play-for-tonga-i-am-not-afraid-to-say-im-english
Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

#rugby #rugbyanalysis #rugbyunion #billyvunipola #englandrugby #tongarugby #rugbyworldcup</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>England's 'underwhelming' Six Nations review | The Rugby Bunker</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss last weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals (and TV angles), before diving into the RFU's announcement regarding England's Six Nations review and previewing this weekend's PREM and Women's Six Nations matches. Stay for the Daniel Day-Lewis reference.

04:09 UBB defeat Bath, Leinster hold on against Toulon
16:16 The RFU's announcement regarding England's Six Nations review
34:00 This weekend's PREM matches
43:13 Women's Six Nations round four

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

#rugbyunion  #rugbyanalysis  #rugby  #rugbynews  #championscup  #bordeauxbegles  #ubb  #bathrugby  #leinsterrugby  #englandrugby #premrugby #womenssixnations
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:23:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss last weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals (and TV angles), before diving into the RFU's announcement regarding England's Six Nations review and previewing this weekend's PREM and Women's Six Nations matches. Stay for the Daniel Day-Lewis reference.

04:09 UBB defeat Bath, Leinster hold on against Toulon
16:16 The RFU's announcement regarding England's Six Nations review
34:00 This weekend's PREM matches
43:13 Women's Six Nations round four

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

#rugbyunion  #rugbyanalysis  #rugby  #rugbynews  #championscup  #bordeauxbegles  #ubb  #bathrugby  #leinsterrugby  #englandrugby #premrugby #womenssixnations
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss last weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals (and TV angles), before diving into the RFU's announcement regarding England's Six Nations review and previewing this weekend's PREM and Women's Six Nations matches. Stay for the Daniel Day-Lewis reference.

04:09 UBB defeat Bath, Leinster hold on against Toulon
16:16 The RFU's announcement regarding England's Six Nations review
34:00 This weekend's PREM matches
43:13 Women's Six Nations round four

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

#rugbyunion  #rugbyanalysis  #rugby  #rugbynews  #championscup  #bordeauxbegles  #ubb  #bathrugby  #leinsterrugby  #englandrugby #premrugby #womenssixnations</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Can Bath beat Bordeaux-Bègles? When do England pick Calouri? | The Rugby Bunker</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to break down this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals - Leinster v Toulon and Bordeaux-Bègles against Bath - before discussing when Noah Calouri should make his England debut and paying tribute to the retiring George North.

02:00 Bordeaux-Bègles v Bath preview

14:20 Leinster v Toulon

24:45 When will England pick Noah Caluori?

36:23 Tribute to George North


Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #championscup #bordeauxbegles #ubb #bathrugby #toulon #leinsterrugby #georgenorth #noahcaluori 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:09:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to break down this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals - Leinster v Toulon and Bordeaux-Bègles against Bath - before discussing when Noah Calouri should make his England debut and paying tribute to the retiring George North.

02:00 Bordeaux-Bègles v Bath preview

14:20 Leinster v Toulon

24:45 When will England pick Noah Caluori?

36:23 Tribute to George North


Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #championscup #bordeauxbegles #ubb #bathrugby #toulon #leinsterrugby #georgenorth #noahcaluori 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to break down this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals - Leinster v Toulon and Bordeaux-Bègles against Bath - before discussing when Noah Calouri should make his England debut and paying tribute to the retiring George North.</p>
<p>02:00 Bordeaux-Bègles v Bath preview</p>
<p>14:20 Leinster v Toulon</p>
<p>24:45 When will England pick Noah Caluori?</p>
<p>36:23 Tribute to George North</p>
<p>
Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/</p>
<p>Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read</p>
<p>Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan</p>
<p>#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #championscup #bordeauxbegles #ubb #bathrugby #toulon #leinsterrugby #georgenorth #noahcaluori </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The pros and cons of a British and Irish Lions tour to France | The Rugby Bunker</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss Thursday's news from Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) that the British and Irish Lions are open to a new touring destination after 2029, with France, Japan and the Americas all possible destinations. 

Ben and Charlie then discuss the Women's Six Nations and PREM fixtures ahead of the weekend.

01:15 The breaking news about the Lions

14:28 Round three of the Women's Six Nations

23:01 The PREM with Bath travelling to Northampton

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #britishandirishlions #lionstour #womenssixnations #premrugby 
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss Thursday's news from Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) that the British and Irish Lions are open to a new touring destination after 2029, with France, Japan and the Americas all possible destinations. 

Ben and Charlie then discuss the Women's Six Nations and PREM fixtures ahead of the weekend.

01:15 The breaking news about the Lions

14:28 Round three of the Women's Six Nations

23:01 The PREM with Bath travelling to Northampton

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #britishandirishlions #lionstour #womenssixnations #premrugby 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss Thursday's news from Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) that the British and Irish Lions are open to a new touring destination after 2029, with France, Japan and the Americas all possible destinations. </p>
<p>Ben and Charlie then discuss the Women's Six Nations and PREM fixtures ahead of the weekend.</p>
<p>01:15 The breaking news about the Lions</p>
<p>14:28 Round three of the Women's Six Nations</p>
<p>23:01 The PREM with Bath travelling to Northampton</p>
<p>Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/</p>
<p>Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read</p>
<p>Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan</p>
<p>#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #britishandirishlions #lionstour #womenssixnations #premrugby </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Analysis: What does 'next hole attack' mean? | The Rugby Bunker</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss the top four in PREM Rugby and the Women's Six Nations, while Charlie unpacks some analysis on one of the latest bits of rugby jargon being used by coaches, 'next hole attack'.

01:50 'Next hole attack'

12:24 The PREM top four race

21:07 Women's Six Nations round two


Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

Charlie's piece on 'next hole attack': https://www.thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/bath-northampton-saints-attack-analysis-champions-cup-f29vd2ftg#rugbyunion 

#rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #womensixnations #redroses #elliekildunne #finnrussell #bathrugby #northamptonsaints
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:57:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss the top four in PREM Rugby and the Women's Six Nations, while Charlie unpacks some analysis on one of the latest bits of rugby jargon being used by coaches, 'next hole attack'.

01:50 'Next hole attack'

12:24 The PREM top four race

21:07 Women's Six Nations round two


Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

Charlie's piece on 'next hole attack': https://www.thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/bath-northampton-saints-attack-analysis-champions-cup-f29vd2ftg#rugbyunion 

#rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #womensixnations #redroses #elliekildunne #finnrussell #bathrugby #northamptonsaints
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss the top four in PREM Rugby and the Women's Six Nations, while Charlie unpacks some analysis on one of the latest bits of rugby jargon being used by coaches, 'next hole attack'.</p>
<p>01:50 'Next hole attack'</p>
<p>12:24 The PREM top four race</p>
<p>21:07 Women's Six Nations round two</p>
<p>
Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/</p>
<p>Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read</p>
<p>Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan</p>
<p>Charlie's piece on 'next hole attack': https://www.thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/bath-northampton-saints-attack-analysis-champions-cup-f29vd2ftg#rugbyunion </p>
<p>#rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #womensixnations #redroses #elliekildunne #finnrussell #bathrugby #northamptonsaints</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Women's Six Nations Preview, plus Courtney Lawes joins Sale | The Rugby Bunker</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are joined by Fiona Tomas (The Telegraph) to preview the Women's Six Nations, questioning whether any other side can stop world champions England. Ben and Charlie also discuss Courtney Lawes' move to Sale, and whether it could lead to a Test recall.



Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

Fi's work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/f/ff-fj/fiona-tomas/



Charlie's deep dive on National One: https://www.thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/financial-advisers-v-electricians-inside-the-countrys-best-title-race-vqb7b6mxf



#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #womensixnations #redroses #elliekildunne #abbieward #courtneylawes #englandrugby 
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are joined by Fiona Tomas (The Telegraph) to preview the Women's Six Nations, questioning whether any other side can stop world champions England. Ben and Charlie also discuss Courtney Lawes' move to Sale, and whether it could lead to a Test recall.



Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

Fi's work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/f/ff-fj/fiona-tomas/



Charlie's deep dive on National One: https://www.thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/financial-advisers-v-electricians-inside-the-countrys-best-title-race-vqb7b6mxf



#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #womensixnations #redroses #elliekildunne #abbieward #courtneylawes #englandrugby 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are joined by Fiona Tomas (The Telegraph) to preview the Women's Six Nations, questioning whether any other side can stop world champions England. Ben and Charlie also discuss Courtney Lawes' move to Sale, and whether it could lead to a Test recall.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read</p>
<p>Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan</p>
<p>Fi's work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/f/ff-fj/fiona-tomas/</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Charlie's deep dive on National One: https://www.thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/financial-advisers-v-electricians-inside-the-countrys-best-title-race-vqb7b6mxf</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #womensixnations #redroses #elliekildunne #abbieward #courtneylawes #englandrugby </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Surprising player-club fits and Champions Cup Round of 16 preview | The Rugby Bunker</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to discuss duck hearts (yes, really), Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal, this weekend's Champions Cup knockout games and after Mako Vunipola joining Leicester, more transfers it took us a while to get our heads around.

03:57 Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal
07:25 Round of 16 preview
27:26 Transfers which took getting used to

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charles' work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/c/cf-cj/charles-richardson/

#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #championscup #exeterchiefs #leicestertigers
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to discuss duck hearts (yes, really), Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal, this weekend's Champions Cup knockout games and after Mako Vunipola joining Leicester, more transfers it took us a while to get our heads around.

03:57 Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal
07:25 Round of 16 preview
27:26 Transfers which took getting used to

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charles' work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/c/cf-cj/charles-richardson/

#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #championscup #exeterchiefs #leicestertigers
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to discuss duck hearts (yes, really), Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal, this weekend's Champions Cup knockout games and after Mako Vunipola joining Leicester, more transfers it took us a while to get our heads around.

03:57 Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal
07:25 Round of 16 preview
27:26 Transfers which took getting used to

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charles' work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/c/cf-cj/charles-richardson/

#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #championscup #exeterchiefs #leicestertigers</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The RFU latest on Steve Borthwick, PREM expansion plans plus Bath's CEO on new investment | The Rugby Bunker</title>
      <description>In an accidental business-themed episode, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss the RFU's latest briefing on Steve Borthwick's future after England's poor Six Nations, the PREM's announcements of new criteria regarding expansion including a salary cap floor, before Ben is joined by Bath chief executive Tarquin McDonald to hear about the club's new investment from James Dyson.



02:19 The Bill Sweeney briefing

09:41 PREM big announcements regarding expansion

16:23 Ben's conversation with Tarquin McDonald



Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan



#rugby #rugbypodcast #rugbyanalysis #rugbyunion #premrugby #englandrugby
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In an accidental business-themed episode, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss the RFU's latest briefing on Steve Borthwick's future after England's poor Six Nations, the PREM's announcements of new criteria regarding expansion including a salary cap floor, before Ben is joined by Bath chief executive Tarquin McDonald to hear about the club's new investment from James Dyson.



02:19 The Bill Sweeney briefing

09:41 PREM big announcements regarding expansion

16:23 Ben's conversation with Tarquin McDonald



Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan



#rugby #rugbypodcast #rugbyanalysis #rugbyunion #premrugby #englandrugby
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        <![CDATA[<p>In an accidental business-themed episode, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss the RFU's latest briefing on Steve Borthwick's future after England's poor Six Nations, the PREM's announcements of new criteria regarding expansion including a salary cap floor, before Ben is joined by Bath chief executive Tarquin McDonald to hear about the club's new investment from James Dyson.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>02:19 The Bill Sweeney briefing</p>
<p>09:41 PREM big announcements regarding expansion</p>
<p>16:23 Ben's conversation with Tarquin McDonald</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>#rugby #rugbypodcast #rugbyanalysis #rugbyunion #premrugby #englandrugby</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Will defence ever dominate rugby again? Your questions answered</title>
      <description>Following a number of excellent submissions, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to answer your questions following the end of the men's Six Nations.



02:25 Will England stick with three locks?

07:31 Who are the Under-20 players to look out for?

11:59 Why do England talk about being a developing side?

19:52 What is Borthwick's ceiling as head coach?

25:56 How much did the Lions tour take out of the players?

34:19 Why is the Six Nations schedule so similar?

37:35 Is Cadan Murley's stock up or down after the Six Nations?

41:10 Is Ronan O'Gara available?

43:45 Is Steve Borthwick naming his England team so early 'naive'?

47:34 Will defence ever win again over attack or is the genie out of the bottle?



Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan



#rugby #sixnations #rugbyanalysis #englandrugby #steveborthwick #ronanogara
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:02:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Following a number of excellent submissions, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to answer your questions following the end of the men's Six Nations.



02:25 Will England stick with three locks?

07:31 Who are the Under-20 players to look out for?

11:59 Why do England talk about being a developing side?

19:52 What is Borthwick's ceiling as head coach?

25:56 How much did the Lions tour take out of the players?

34:19 Why is the Six Nations schedule so similar?

37:35 Is Cadan Murley's stock up or down after the Six Nations?

41:10 Is Ronan O'Gara available?

43:45 Is Steve Borthwick naming his England team so early 'naive'?

47:34 Will defence ever win again over attack or is the genie out of the bottle?



Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan



#rugby #sixnations #rugbyanalysis #englandrugby #steveborthwick #ronanogara
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Following a number of excellent submissions, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to answer your questions following the end of the men's Six Nations.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>02:25 Will England stick with three locks?</p>
<p>07:31 Who are the Under-20 players to look out for?</p>
<p>11:59 Why do England talk about being a developing side?</p>
<p>19:52 What is Borthwick's ceiling as head coach?</p>
<p>25:56 How much did the Lions tour take out of the players?</p>
<p>34:19 Why is the Six Nations schedule so similar?</p>
<p>37:35 Is Cadan Murley's stock up or down after the Six Nations?</p>
<p>41:10 Is Ronan O'Gara available?</p>
<p>43:45 Is Steve Borthwick naming his England team so early 'naive'?</p>
<p>47:34 Will defence ever win again over attack or is the genie out of the bottle?</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>#rugby #sixnations #rugbyanalysis #englandrugby #steveborthwick #ronanogara</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Will England change their coaching staff?</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Tom Hamilton (ESPN) to recap that wild game in Paris between France and England, including picking the top three players, and whether England will change their coaching staff after their worst-ever Six Nations.

Thanks to  @adidas  for the shirt!

08:00 Top three players from France against England
20:46 Could England change their coaching staff?
36:58 Wales-Italy recap
43:13 Ireland-Scotland recap

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Tom's work for ESPN: https://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/story/_/id/48221228/england-worst-ever-six-nations-2026-ends-blueprint-frustration-search-answers-france

#sixnationsrugby  #rugbyunion  #rugbyanalysis  #sixnations  #rugby  #englandrugby  #scotlandrugby  #francerugby  #irelandrugby #italyrugby #walesrugby
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:26:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Tom Hamilton (ESPN) to recap that wild game in Paris between France and England, including picking the top three players, and whether England will change their coaching staff after their worst-ever Six Nations.

Thanks to  @adidas  for the shirt!

08:00 Top three players from France against England
20:46 Could England change their coaching staff?
36:58 Wales-Italy recap
43:13 Ireland-Scotland recap

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Tom's work for ESPN: https://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/story/_/id/48221228/england-worst-ever-six-nations-2026-ends-blueprint-frustration-search-answers-france

#sixnationsrugby  #rugbyunion  #rugbyanalysis  #sixnations  #rugby  #englandrugby  #scotlandrugby  #francerugby  #irelandrugby #italyrugby #walesrugby
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Tom Hamilton (ESPN) to recap that wild game in Paris between France and England, including picking the top three players, and whether England will change their coaching staff after their worst-ever Six Nations.

Thanks to <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCuLUOxd7ezJ8c6NSLBNRRfg"> @adidas </a> for the shirt!

08:00 Top three players from France against England
20:46 Could England change their coaching staff?
36:58 Wales-Italy recap
43:13 Ireland-Scotland recap

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
Tom's work for ESPN: https://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/story/_/id/48221228/england-worst-ever-six-nations-2026-ends-blueprint-frustration-search-answers-france

#sixnationsrugby  #rugbyunion  #rugbyanalysis  #sixnations  #rugby  #englandrugby  #scotlandrugby  #francerugby  #irelandrugby #italyrugby #walesrugby</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Super Saturday predictions! Who wins the Six Nations?</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) round out the 2026 Men's Six Nations by predicting the outcome of each game, and therefore who will win the title. They disagree on two matches, but agree perfectly on another...
00:00 Intro
02:00 Ireland v Scotland
15:58 Wales v Italy
26:36 France v England



The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need. Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:36:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) round out the 2026 Men's Six Nations by predicting the outcome of each game, and therefore who will win the title. They disagree on two matches, but agree perfectly on another...
00:00 Intro
02:00 Ireland v Scotland
15:58 Wales v Italy
26:36 France v England



The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need. Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) round out the 2026 Men's Six Nations by predicting the outcome of each game, and therefore who will win the title. They disagree on two matches, but agree perfectly on another...
<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILDjvNMHPyE">00:00</a> Intro
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILDjvNMHPyE&amp;t=120s">02:00</a> Ireland v Scotland
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILDjvNMHPyE&amp;t=958s">15:58</a> Wales v Italy
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILDjvNMHPyE&amp;t=1596s">26:36</a> France v England</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need. Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Analysing England's team to face France, reaction from Scotland's big win</title>
      <description>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to hear what it was like witnessing Scotland's astonishing win over France at Murrayfield, before they break down England's one change to face France in Paris this weekend.



The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need. Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:22:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Viral Tribe Entertainment </itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to hear what it was like witnessing Scotland's astonishing win over France at Murrayfield, before they break down England's one change to face France in Paris this weekend.



The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need. Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to hear what it was like witnessing Scotland's astonishing win over France at Murrayfield, before they break down England's one change to face France in Paris this weekend.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need. Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Previews for England v Argentina, Ireland v South Africa and much more</title>
      <description>The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Telegraph). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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